Learning Pashto: Intensive Elementary and Secondary Pashto for Students and Professionals

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MESC_Pashto_Course_Azami.pdf (643.2 KB)
MESC_Handout_Pashto_phonemes.pdf (92.14 KB)

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2009-08

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Ohio State University. Middle East Studies Center

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Aims of the Course: *To provide a thorough introductory course in basic Pashto with the accent on practical spoken Pashto, coverage of grammar, familiarity with Pashto pronunciation, and essential vocabulary. *Ability to communicate within a range of situations and to handle simple survival situations (e.g. finding lodging, food, transportation etc.) *Ability to read the simple Pashto texts dealing with a variety of social and basic needs. In addition to author’s own command and expertise, a number of sources (books, both published and unpublished, journals, websites, etc.) have been consulted while preparing this material.

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This is an introductory Pashto text book for practical applications, such as military field operations.

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Pashto, Afghanistan, Field Operations, Grammar

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http://hdl.handle.net/1811/62188

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Outreach and Academic Engagement (MESC)